As a sophomore in 2012, Bethlehem boys' volleyball star John Sica excelled in his first season starting for the Eagles.

This season, the junior middle blocker solidified himself as the most dominant player in the area.

Sica, a first-team Times Union selection in 2012, wrapped up his third season with 198 kills, 34 aces and 95 blocks, and was a major reason for the Eagles capturing their fourth consecutive Section II title.

"I'm kind of a team player ... doing whatever needs to be done," said Sica, who averaged 1.34 blocks per game. "I don't care how many kills I get or anything as long as we're winning."

Sica, also a standout for the school's boys' basketball team, sported a .540 hitting percentage and averaged 2.7 kills per game. He paid credit to teammate Kevin Mahar, the Eagles' senior setter.

"When a setter like Kevin can give you good sets (it makes your job easier)," he said.

The Eagles finished the regular season 18-0, including a pair of wins over Division II sectional champ Burnt Hills. Bethlehem swept Shenendehowa in the sectional final and advanced to the state semifinals with regional wins over Oswego and Suffern.

"We were just a really close team. We were all friends," Sica said.

Sica will return for one final season in 2014 and hopes to end his career with another trip to Glens Falls for states.

"We'll have another good team next year, so I think it will definitely be possible," he said.